If you’re ready to shop, downtown Stillwater is the place to be! Dotted with more than 50 charming boutiques and shops, there are treasures for everyone. Showcase your Minnesota pride at A Spacious Place, Minnesota Made Apparel or The Shirt Factory. For clothing, jewelry and accessories stop in Jori & June, Enchante, Downtown Divas and more.

If you’re on the hunt for antiques, Stillwater is your town. With several spots within walking distance alone, you’re bound to find what you’re looking for. Home chefs will love exploring Alfresco, Cooks of Crocus Hill, Stillwater Olive Oil and Pinch N’ Rub for cooking gadgets, oils, spices, spreads and sauces. Makers and crafters will want to explore Darn Knit Anyway, Rose Mille or Art N Soul.

Hop on the charming red trolley for a fully narrated, scenic tour of Minnesota's oldest town. As the trolley weaves its way into the hills overlooking downtown, it's hard not to be impressed by the beautiful Victorian homes of the wealthy lumber barons of the 1800s. Special, themed trolley tours are available during the holidays and Halloween.

Art hounds will find plenty to love about Stillwater, as well. You'll find unique sculptures scattered throughout downtown on the River City Sculpture Tour, and live theater can be enjoyed at The Zephyr Theater throughout the year. Once the sun goes down, Stillwater also becomes a hot spot for live music. Visit any of Stillwater's 15 live music venues, including Ziggy’s, Portside, PD Pappy’s and The Tilted Tiki, for a variety of genres.

Of course, there's nothing like a river boat tour on the St. Croix River. Designated as a National Scenic Riverway by the National Park Service, the St. Croix is one of the most beautiful and least developed rivers in the Upper Midwest. It's an incredible, magical place where wildlife flourishes and memories are made. Tours are available from May to October and offer lunch, dinner, beer tasting and fall color cruises.

If you’re into beer, sip a local pint from the source at Lift Bridge Brewery or Maple Island Brewing. Craft cocktail bars like Velveteen, No Neck Tony’s and The Long Goodbye offer unique libations. You can sip Minnesota-made wines at Northern Vineyards with views of the Lift Bridge on their outdoor deck or do a wine tasting at St. Croix Vineyards.

For your sweet tooth, visit the infamous Nelson's Ice Cream for big scoops of ice cream, find Instagram-worthy creations at MN Nice Cream or enjoy a classic cone at the walk-up window at Leo’s Grill and Malt Shop. Don’t miss the candy shops that offer homemade treats and vintage candies like Candyland, Tremblay’s and Barbara Ann’s Fudge Shop.

Not sure when to visit? Plan your trip around one of the many exciting events on Stillwater's events calendar. Standout events include Lumberjack Days, which celebrates with log rolling, a beer garden and live music; the fall Harvest Fest, with its pumpkin regatta on the river and giant pumpkins; and, for winter visitors, nothing will warm up your spirits like a stroll through thousands of lights at the new Stillwater Lights exhibit.

Stillwater’s bed-and-breakfasts and inns are housed in historic Victorian homes like the Aurora Staples Inn, Rivertown Inn or Water Street Inn. Boutique hotels are also new to downtown with spots like Hotel Crosby and Lora, which both have on-site bars and restaurants. You can also find a wide variety of traditional hotels throughout the city.